Intercontinental Championship for Prisoners: Serbia wins youth event
Teams that will play the final matches of the second Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners – the biggest-ever chess event among correctional facilities – were determined today. The event organized by FIDE and the Cook County (Chicago, IL, USA) Sheriff’s Office started on October 13, the International Day of Education in Prison. The teams […]
Prisoners from 46 countries take part in the Intercontinental Championship
The second Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners – the biggest-ever chess event among correctional facilities – kicked off on October 13. 85+ teams from 46 countries representing all continents joined the tournament, which aims to popularize chess as an efficient tool for reintegrating incarcerated people. The online opening ceremony featured FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Cook County […]